Can i completely remove the other pigtail from the factory ECU and the factory diagnostic port?
@KD9ZHF3 күн бұрын
that is amazing. How does it work with CW? Does it see the dits and dahs as noise?
@n5yiz2 күн бұрын
@@KD9ZHF I haven't had a chance to test it out past that little demo. I will try to give a little more of a review later.
@KD9ZHF2 күн бұрын
@@n5yiz I'm looking forward to your next review
@soultronx104 күн бұрын
Too bad it's not available anymore. Seems like a good solution.
@n5yiz4 күн бұрын
Yeah, unfortunately it looks like he ended the project. I've been powering my RPI Allstar mobile node with it here on the bench for the last few days. It works perfect.
@jacquelineblanch6677 күн бұрын
Can you tell me what cable you purchased? I need about 50 feet for my setup. Thanks so much.
@darylcheshire16187 күн бұрын
this is filtering out the audio, I get a S9 noise floor, I haven’t researched yet but it was suggested to run radio off the battery and turn off the mains power to see if the RFI is just in the house. For example, I was told that Apple iPhone chargers are a bit noisy.
@MENSA.lady28 күн бұрын
Most of us don't have enough real estate to make this a practical proposition.
@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee8 күн бұрын
That is more than impressive
@n5yiz8 күн бұрын
Yeah, it really is.
@Dallas-Rife-UDX-347-Tennessee8 күн бұрын
@@n5yiz I’m assuming the email address on the envelope that I screenshot, is a way to contact him and order one for my Yaesu FT-950 ?? Also , I saw you were using your 7300 as a shortwave receiver picking up world news , talk shows , etc ? I do that quite often , I thought I was the only one lol There’s so much stuff going on down there as far as broadcasts, it’s pretty neat . Although since I had to take my dipoles down for 40/20 meter it’s not as good for me trying to receive from a Yagi type antenna . What kind of wire antenna/dipole/length do you think is best to hook up to my 2nd antenna SO-239 for just receiving broadcast ??
@dylanpergis405312 күн бұрын
Dang thanks for the vid I was quoted $1200 to get my old system re installed in my new 24’ Laramie
@n0vty87313 күн бұрын
made my 20m dipole with 2 16.5 ft fiberglass fishing poles from B&M poles. light weight and cheap
@jamesabc3723 күн бұрын
I'm interested in your system. With the fishing rods. Like the wire size and mounting of the rods.
@adolfomartinez819915 күн бұрын
Currently doing this to my l83 had dod failure, had a couple of l86 cans laying around
@jacquelineblanch66716 күн бұрын
Can you tell me what cable I should buy to make a longer OPC-420? Thanks so much.
@n5yiz16 күн бұрын
I'm not familiar with the OPC-420. Is it the cable with a 4-pin connector on one end and no connector on the other?
@LocalFloridaMan2417 күн бұрын
Great video!!
@Amokof18 күн бұрын
How comfortable are those bilsteins for daily driving? I dont tow/haul at all and I do as much offroading as you do in your lowered truck 🤣. Are they harsh on the highways and city streets? Everyone says theyre firm, im not sure if that means theyre uncomfortable tho. And how do they compare to the factory ranchos in terms of comfort?
@n5yiz18 күн бұрын
They're definitely firm. It's a short bed, so it's rough anyway. The flipside is that it handles well and the steering feels confident.
@chaksltx20 күн бұрын
How much power can it hold
@n5yiz18 күн бұрын
I'm not sure. I would say at least 700 wheel. There are people that have gone a long way on a stock parts.
@kellyleek923 күн бұрын
Part2?
@ricardomarron142626 күн бұрын
Will this work on a 2017 Cadillac Escalade esv 6.2L? If so can you post a link and what needs to be done to get it working.
@n5yiz26 күн бұрын
The 2017 Escalade should be the same as in the video. Look under the truck for the plug.
@ricardomarron142625 күн бұрын
@@n5yiz will it need programming?
@bufalo123-g5s27 күн бұрын
73
@MrFreddaramaАй бұрын
I would have loved a setup like that.. 30 plus years ago but now times are different. Voice communication are so much less on the HF bands and we have the Internet for making new contacts.
@KE4NABАй бұрын
Did you get this out of the antenna book?
@n5yizАй бұрын
No, just made it up. It's just a simple dipole.
@dylanschulz2404Ай бұрын
I love 160 meters! I was going to make a coil to run mobile. A long time ago 160 was used like the 2 meter band. Contrary to popular ham belief, it is really the only band that has a strong/reliable ground wave. Usually even works when the sun wipes out every other NVIS band for local/semi regional coms. I wish more lower power stations would get on it. There is always plenty of elbow room down there. I was able to get some contacts on my big loop for that contests but none outside of the USA. Thanks for the video.
@n5yizАй бұрын
I plan on going down the 160 "rabbit hole" next winter. I'll be working on a full-wave loop towards the end of the summer.
@n5yizАй бұрын
Update 7-26-2024: The 10 year old Kicker speakers finally gave up the ghost. The foam around the cones just couldn't take it anymore. We replaced them with the exact same speakers. Back in business in 20 minutes.
@n5yizАй бұрын
Correction: The Kicker 10s were 12 years old! I originally had them in my 2012 Silverado. Kicker makes really good speakers!
@saad-qz9fdАй бұрын
Good
@jeffmay1024Ай бұрын
Do you have a Length List for the other bands. I plan to make this 20 meter to your specks.
@n5yizАй бұрын
You can adjust the 20m version down to get the higher bands. I just use the quarter wave formula to get it close and then fine adjust from there. Use a Sharpie to mark the tubes for different band configs. It's going to be a couple months, but I'll be installing the 20m and 40m permanently on a Rohn mast. I'll try to video as much as I can.
@jeffmay1024Ай бұрын
@@n5yiz so bringing in the elements brings it from 20 down to what meter band you want? I’m learning as I go.
@AndrewMurphy8383Ай бұрын
What gauge is the radials wire you using?
@n5yizАй бұрын
Those are 10 gauge, made from Silicone wire from Amazon. I only used them briefly in that configuration. Unable to determine if they made any difference.
@jose-medero7746Ай бұрын
🎉
@jose-medero7746Ай бұрын
Nice
@n5yizАй бұрын
thanks...have fun tomorrow
@bensheets3Ай бұрын
What antenna did you use and will it work on any cb radio??
@n5yizАй бұрын
The antenna in the video is a Tram 1115-B. I don't think there are many options for NMO mountable CB antennas. The Larsen NMO27 will work for CB use, but you need to check you bandwidth requirements.
@bensheets3Ай бұрын
@@n5yiz Thank You!!
@willrucker1628Ай бұрын
Morning, I built this as per the video and my SWR is off the chart. I am new to this and am at a loss of where I went wrong. I am thinking it could be the pig tail, it was my first time building one. But I am not sure that I constructed it correctly. Can you explain on guide me to a video of how to make a pig tail? Or maybe the choke balum wasn't built exactly as it should be. I removed the choke balum and put in a 1:9 UnUn and got he SWR to come down to a 1:1 in the 21mHz range.73 KN6SCF
@n5yizАй бұрын
The pigtail I used is just a simple common mode choke. The center pin of the coax goes to one side of the dipole and the shield (braid) is attached to the other. It sounds like you may have a short if you wrapped your own. Check for continuity through the choke for both the center conductor and braid with a multimeter. I'm not sure if you were stating a sweep of the dipole with your Unun resulted in the lowest SWR at 21mhz or your were targeting 21mhz. The specs for the one in the video is for 14mhz (20m). Sorry, it's hard to gauge someones technical knowledge through the comment section. As a quick test, I think it would be best to bypass the choke or unun entirely. Just connect your feedline directly to each leg of the dipole. Sweep or check the SWR. I'm working on an update video about a 40m rotatable I made a few months back. I'll try to explain the feedpoint a little better. Video should be out Monday if you don't get is solved until then. Good Luck!
@willrucker1628Ай бұрын
@@n5yiz you were spot on. The continuity on the coax was non-existent on the center wire. Seems I was using too large of a wire lug. 73s and many thanks.
@nickl3872Ай бұрын
Awesome
@dylanschulz2404Ай бұрын
I am wanting to build one for 60 meters. Be about 100' long so I was planning on starting out with 3" tubing and tapering down from there. Plan would be to get it up to optimum height above ground which would be around 110 feet. Nice work and thanks for the video.
@n5yizАй бұрын
That's going to be incredible. If you have the tower to support the weight, you'll have no problem getting to the required length startng with 3" tube. I used 1.25" primary and worked down to a 3/8 tube and that got me to 32.5' easy. It droops without the support truss, but it's not even close to collapsing under it's own weight. Using a 3" primary you have a lot of headroom to get to 100 feet. I honestly just finished drilling and bolting the tubes for the 40m last week. I plan on using it during field day. I did change a couple of things since I made that video. I'll make another showing the revisions.
@dylanschulz2404Ай бұрын
@@n5yiz looking forward to the update video! My project will be a slow moving one because first I will have to get a tower up that high. I already have plenty of tower. I just need an approved place to put it and the time!
@walterwarren1795Ай бұрын
Short & to the point. Perfect!
@Wayde-VA3NCAАй бұрын
On my ic7100 both HF and VHF/UHF sockets are clipped, not soldered... I had always assumed it was to provide for some flex between the connector bolted to the chassis and the connection on the board to allow for thermal creap that a soldered connection wouldn't allow... I don't know why one of yours would be soldered and not the other!
@n5yizАй бұрын
Maybe they thought the SO-239 center sleeve might get loose over time? I thought about soldering the VHF N socket, but decided against in case of warranty work.
@n5yizАй бұрын
Now that I think about it, the center pin of the N connector is not really engaged until the outer sleeve is threaded on. No so with the PL259/SO239. You can put leverage on the SO239 center sleeve by just inserting the PL259 center pin half way or so. Interesting.
@Wayde-VA3NCAАй бұрын
I just tried to find my pics from the last time I had the 7100 open to make sure I'm remembering correctly, but no joy, I'll have to remember next time I'm in there 😂 Both my ANT ports are the SO239's that it came with but I've thought about making the N connector change too, at least for UHF!
@stevefoudray487Ай бұрын
To me, amphenol or other quality brand is worth it. The 9700 is a great radio. I have one. I tried cheap connectors, they lose contact or even raise VSWR. Connectors can be specified as 50, 75, or non specific. There is a physical difference. My Tektronix TTR506 can measure the difference. The meter on the 9700 may or may not. But if performance matters, spend $14, and know what you are getting.
@Shredaah5.0Ай бұрын
What is the best Chevy motor/truck to build for a daily work truck ? I just want to do headers , longtubes, catback exhaust and maybe e85! Any tips appreciated!
@olivarezblingАй бұрын
An installation video please 🙏🏽
@jose-medero7746Ай бұрын
the problem i have is is only 150 watts side band, ineed one for 2kw
@n5yizАй бұрын
Power input is certainly a limitation.
@jose-medero7746Ай бұрын
awesome looking forward to make the same proyect
@n5yizАй бұрын
It's easy to build...good luck
@zrdcorp2 ай бұрын
I am trying to come up with what each diode does for a 7610. @n5yiz can you share the 7610 documentation you have?
@n5yiz2 ай бұрын
Bryan...I'll send you an email later with what I have.
@brucerobson82842 ай бұрын
So how would you connect 2 radios that have the 13 din plug, do you swap the 12/11 pins or strait through with 11 and 12 I’m curious as I would like to use 2 icom radios that both have the 13 pin plug.
@brucerobson82842 ай бұрын
I figured it out .
@n5yiz2 ай бұрын
@@brucerobson8284 sorry about the late reply...good you got it sorted out.
@warrenphillips692 ай бұрын
I'm surprised to find content on the 7200 & AT130. Thanks for putting this out.
@Everlastingability2 ай бұрын
Why does it look like you have 4 wires connected to the ones you tapped? That part I am confused on.
@Everlastingability2 ай бұрын
Also on the grey connectors, when you connected one end back into the OEM amplifier, does the other end just not get plugged in?
@Yauj-gr8nq2 ай бұрын
Try M16 Indonesia
@kennethmartin3392 ай бұрын
Whered ya get the bracket
@n5yiz2 ай бұрын
It was a DIY project. There's a build video somewhere on my channel.
@johnrommelt65602 ай бұрын
So Europe has version that doesnt need modified?
@n5yiz2 ай бұрын
They all need to be modified for continuous coverage. The Euro models (the ones with 03 serial number prefix) have 70mhz components that the others don't.
@johnrommelt65602 ай бұрын
@@n5yiz Thank you
@jeffeveretts96022 ай бұрын
Ok that's the setup. You talked about the radio and antenna. What do you need to hook up on the backside?
@LostinthePNW09222 ай бұрын
That’s a cute drill👸🏻
@terrellnettles33412 ай бұрын
Is the pin number the same for the 09 avalanche
@n5yiz2 ай бұрын
I would hate guess at that one and tell you wrong.
@srowan772 ай бұрын
@n5yiz Just finished building this exhaust on my 94 shorty L87 10L80 AWD. WOW what a difference! Really appreciate the fact that you took the time to share what works. I even added the black 5” tip. Pro result. First time using V band clamps. Easily removable now. Keep the vids coming.
@georgebodley80682 ай бұрын
your absolutely spot on about the outrageous price of antennas these days Good video bloke.Cracking job well done.
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Can i completely remove the other pigtail from the factory ECU and the factory diagnostic port?
that is amazing. How does it work with CW? Does it see the dits and dahs as noise?
@@KD9ZHF I haven't had a chance to test it out past that little demo. I will try to give a little more of a review later.
@@n5yiz I'm looking forward to your next review
Too bad it's not available anymore. Seems like a good solution.
Yeah, unfortunately it looks like he ended the project. I've been powering my RPI Allstar mobile node with it here on the bench for the last few days. It works perfect.
Can you tell me what cable you purchased? I need about 50 feet for my setup. Thanks so much.
this is filtering out the audio, I get a S9 noise floor, I haven’t researched yet but it was suggested to run radio off the battery and turn off the mains power to see if the RFI is just in the house. For example, I was told that Apple iPhone chargers are a bit noisy.
Most of us don't have enough real estate to make this a practical proposition.
That is more than impressive
Yeah, it really is.
@@n5yiz I’m assuming the email address on the envelope that I screenshot, is a way to contact him and order one for my Yaesu FT-950 ?? Also , I saw you were using your 7300 as a shortwave receiver picking up world news , talk shows , etc ? I do that quite often , I thought I was the only one lol There’s so much stuff going on down there as far as broadcasts, it’s pretty neat . Although since I had to take my dipoles down for 40/20 meter it’s not as good for me trying to receive from a Yagi type antenna . What kind of wire antenna/dipole/length do you think is best to hook up to my 2nd antenna SO-239 for just receiving broadcast ??
Dang thanks for the vid I was quoted $1200 to get my old system re installed in my new 24’ Laramie
made my 20m dipole with 2 16.5 ft fiberglass fishing poles from B&M poles. light weight and cheap
I'm interested in your system. With the fishing rods. Like the wire size and mounting of the rods.
Currently doing this to my l83 had dod failure, had a couple of l86 cans laying around
Can you tell me what cable I should buy to make a longer OPC-420? Thanks so much.
I'm not familiar with the OPC-420. Is it the cable with a 4-pin connector on one end and no connector on the other?
Great video!!
How comfortable are those bilsteins for daily driving? I dont tow/haul at all and I do as much offroading as you do in your lowered truck 🤣. Are they harsh on the highways and city streets? Everyone says theyre firm, im not sure if that means theyre uncomfortable tho. And how do they compare to the factory ranchos in terms of comfort?
They're definitely firm. It's a short bed, so it's rough anyway. The flipside is that it handles well and the steering feels confident.
How much power can it hold
I'm not sure. I would say at least 700 wheel. There are people that have gone a long way on a stock parts.
Part2?
Will this work on a 2017 Cadillac Escalade esv 6.2L? If so can you post a link and what needs to be done to get it working.
The 2017 Escalade should be the same as in the video. Look under the truck for the plug.
@@n5yiz will it need programming?
73
I would have loved a setup like that.. 30 plus years ago but now times are different. Voice communication are so much less on the HF bands and we have the Internet for making new contacts.
Did you get this out of the antenna book?
No, just made it up. It's just a simple dipole.
I love 160 meters! I was going to make a coil to run mobile. A long time ago 160 was used like the 2 meter band. Contrary to popular ham belief, it is really the only band that has a strong/reliable ground wave. Usually even works when the sun wipes out every other NVIS band for local/semi regional coms. I wish more lower power stations would get on it. There is always plenty of elbow room down there. I was able to get some contacts on my big loop for that contests but none outside of the USA. Thanks for the video.
I plan on going down the 160 "rabbit hole" next winter. I'll be working on a full-wave loop towards the end of the summer.
Update 7-26-2024: The 10 year old Kicker speakers finally gave up the ghost. The foam around the cones just couldn't take it anymore. We replaced them with the exact same speakers. Back in business in 20 minutes.
Correction: The Kicker 10s were 12 years old! I originally had them in my 2012 Silverado. Kicker makes really good speakers!
Good
Do you have a Length List for the other bands. I plan to make this 20 meter to your specks.
You can adjust the 20m version down to get the higher bands. I just use the quarter wave formula to get it close and then fine adjust from there. Use a Sharpie to mark the tubes for different band configs. It's going to be a couple months, but I'll be installing the 20m and 40m permanently on a Rohn mast. I'll try to video as much as I can.
@@n5yiz so bringing in the elements brings it from 20 down to what meter band you want? I’m learning as I go.
What gauge is the radials wire you using?
Those are 10 gauge, made from Silicone wire from Amazon. I only used them briefly in that configuration. Unable to determine if they made any difference.
🎉
Nice
thanks...have fun tomorrow
What antenna did you use and will it work on any cb radio??
The antenna in the video is a Tram 1115-B. I don't think there are many options for NMO mountable CB antennas. The Larsen NMO27 will work for CB use, but you need to check you bandwidth requirements.
@@n5yiz Thank You!!
Morning, I built this as per the video and my SWR is off the chart. I am new to this and am at a loss of where I went wrong. I am thinking it could be the pig tail, it was my first time building one. But I am not sure that I constructed it correctly. Can you explain on guide me to a video of how to make a pig tail? Or maybe the choke balum wasn't built exactly as it should be. I removed the choke balum and put in a 1:9 UnUn and got he SWR to come down to a 1:1 in the 21mHz range.73 KN6SCF
The pigtail I used is just a simple common mode choke. The center pin of the coax goes to one side of the dipole and the shield (braid) is attached to the other. It sounds like you may have a short if you wrapped your own. Check for continuity through the choke for both the center conductor and braid with a multimeter. I'm not sure if you were stating a sweep of the dipole with your Unun resulted in the lowest SWR at 21mhz or your were targeting 21mhz. The specs for the one in the video is for 14mhz (20m). Sorry, it's hard to gauge someones technical knowledge through the comment section. As a quick test, I think it would be best to bypass the choke or unun entirely. Just connect your feedline directly to each leg of the dipole. Sweep or check the SWR. I'm working on an update video about a 40m rotatable I made a few months back. I'll try to explain the feedpoint a little better. Video should be out Monday if you don't get is solved until then. Good Luck!
@@n5yiz you were spot on. The continuity on the coax was non-existent on the center wire. Seems I was using too large of a wire lug. 73s and many thanks.
Awesome
I am wanting to build one for 60 meters. Be about 100' long so I was planning on starting out with 3" tubing and tapering down from there. Plan would be to get it up to optimum height above ground which would be around 110 feet. Nice work and thanks for the video.
That's going to be incredible. If you have the tower to support the weight, you'll have no problem getting to the required length startng with 3" tube. I used 1.25" primary and worked down to a 3/8 tube and that got me to 32.5' easy. It droops without the support truss, but it's not even close to collapsing under it's own weight. Using a 3" primary you have a lot of headroom to get to 100 feet. I honestly just finished drilling and bolting the tubes for the 40m last week. I plan on using it during field day. I did change a couple of things since I made that video. I'll make another showing the revisions.
@@n5yiz looking forward to the update video! My project will be a slow moving one because first I will have to get a tower up that high. I already have plenty of tower. I just need an approved place to put it and the time!
Short & to the point. Perfect!
On my ic7100 both HF and VHF/UHF sockets are clipped, not soldered... I had always assumed it was to provide for some flex between the connector bolted to the chassis and the connection on the board to allow for thermal creap that a soldered connection wouldn't allow... I don't know why one of yours would be soldered and not the other!
Maybe they thought the SO-239 center sleeve might get loose over time? I thought about soldering the VHF N socket, but decided against in case of warranty work.
Now that I think about it, the center pin of the N connector is not really engaged until the outer sleeve is threaded on. No so with the PL259/SO239. You can put leverage on the SO239 center sleeve by just inserting the PL259 center pin half way or so. Interesting.
I just tried to find my pics from the last time I had the 7100 open to make sure I'm remembering correctly, but no joy, I'll have to remember next time I'm in there 😂 Both my ANT ports are the SO239's that it came with but I've thought about making the N connector change too, at least for UHF!
To me, amphenol or other quality brand is worth it. The 9700 is a great radio. I have one. I tried cheap connectors, they lose contact or even raise VSWR. Connectors can be specified as 50, 75, or non specific. There is a physical difference. My Tektronix TTR506 can measure the difference. The meter on the 9700 may or may not. But if performance matters, spend $14, and know what you are getting.
What is the best Chevy motor/truck to build for a daily work truck ? I just want to do headers , longtubes, catback exhaust and maybe e85! Any tips appreciated!
An installation video please 🙏🏽
the problem i have is is only 150 watts side band, ineed one for 2kw
Power input is certainly a limitation.
awesome looking forward to make the same proyect
It's easy to build...good luck
I am trying to come up with what each diode does for a 7610. @n5yiz can you share the 7610 documentation you have?
Bryan...I'll send you an email later with what I have.
So how would you connect 2 radios that have the 13 din plug, do you swap the 12/11 pins or strait through with 11 and 12 I’m curious as I would like to use 2 icom radios that both have the 13 pin plug.
I figured it out .
@@brucerobson8284 sorry about the late reply...good you got it sorted out.
I'm surprised to find content on the 7200 & AT130. Thanks for putting this out.
Why does it look like you have 4 wires connected to the ones you tapped? That part I am confused on.
Also on the grey connectors, when you connected one end back into the OEM amplifier, does the other end just not get plugged in?
Try M16 Indonesia
Whered ya get the bracket
It was a DIY project. There's a build video somewhere on my channel.
So Europe has version that doesnt need modified?
They all need to be modified for continuous coverage. The Euro models (the ones with 03 serial number prefix) have 70mhz components that the others don't.
@@n5yiz Thank you
Ok that's the setup. You talked about the radio and antenna. What do you need to hook up on the backside?
That’s a cute drill👸🏻
Is the pin number the same for the 09 avalanche
I would hate guess at that one and tell you wrong.
@n5yiz Just finished building this exhaust on my 94 shorty L87 10L80 AWD. WOW what a difference! Really appreciate the fact that you took the time to share what works. I even added the black 5” tip. Pro result. First time using V band clamps. Easily removable now. Keep the vids coming.
your absolutely spot on about the outrageous price of antennas these days Good video bloke.Cracking job well done.
What bag are you using to carry it?
Search "Reebow Gear Military Backpack" on Amazon.
How long is the Antenna? vy 73 de Peter
I believe it's about 7 feet in length.